British Council Creating Opportunity for South Africa’s Youth (COSY) Entrepreneurship Training Programme for South Africans 2018

Are you aged 15-25? Do you live or work in Duncan Village, Eastern Cape? Build your capacity to become an entrepreneur.

Application Deadline: 13th April 2018

Eligible Countries: South Africa

To Be Taken At (Country):

About the Award: Creating Opportunity for South Africa’s Youth (COSY) aims to enable young people, particularly young women, in rural and semi-rural areas to be more active agents in achieving sustainable growth in South Africa by building their capacity to become entrepreneurs and by increasing their employability.

Type: Entrepreneurship

Eligibility: The programme:

• targets youth between the ages of 15 and 25
• particularly encourages the participation of young women
• will be delivered in 8 modules, spread over a period of 4-5 months.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 

What will be provided

1. Training programme, free of charge, including materials
2. Catering on training days

What will not be provided:

1. Funding for business ideas or businesses
2. Transport to training venue

What will be expected of participants:

1. Commitment to attend all training days
2. Active participation

How to Apply:  Information Required for Applications

• Personal details
• Contact details
• Entrepreneurship experience
• Expectations
• Prior learning

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Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: British Council